GoGo Curry
Prices
Average curry: $6.
Cash only.
Description
An homage to Yankee slugger Hideki Matsuis jersey number rather than a 60s flashback, Go Go (five five) is a Japanese chain dedicated to crispy meats (chicken cutlets, pork sausage, shrimp) over rice with a spicy sauce. At its stateside debut, chef Ronnel Rivera (Ramen King) mans the fryer in a tiny space filled with quirky decor like gorillacentric signage.
Hours
Daily 11am–10pm.
As an oriental person who lives in London, every time I go to NYC, I will call at Go Go Curry. I can assure you the escalope pork curry (which they call Katsu Curry) is very authentic. Mind you, they serve Japanese curry, which is more fruity / sweet and less spicy than Indian curry. Some don't like it because the curry they understand is only Korma or Tikka Masala. The only criticism is the so called Large serving doesn't come with more pork, but more rice and curry sauce instead
GoGo Curry from the outside doesn't look like much. Too brightly lit and somewhat unromatic but you should take a risk and try the food because there is a pleasant surprise waiting for you. The chicken cutlet curry was amazing! An average meal is about $7; The place is clean and the staff although didn't speak much English were very nice and welcoming. We were in town from LA where we eat alot of Japanies curry and we have to say that this was one of the best Japanies curry meal we've tasted.
I eat go go curry twice a week. I am so addicted. Go on the 5th, 15th or 25th to get a free topping card. No one makes Katsu like Go Go Curry. Its the savory pork curry sauce that makes the difference. Once you take your first bite you'll never stop.